Dr. Heinz Lang

Dr. Heinz Lang has over 21 years of experience in General Medicine, Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine. He is currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Güssing General Hospital, where he specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and sleep apnea. Dr. Lang completed his medical training and residency at the Medical University of Vienna and later focused his expertise on sleep-related breathing disorders and pulmonary rehabilitation. He is recognized for his compassionate approach and commitment to improving the quality of life for patients suffering from lung diseases and sleep disorders.

Dr. Lang has conducted significant research in pulmonology and sleep medicine, focusing particularly on sleep apnea and its link to cardiovascular diseases. His research has contributed to developing improved diagnostic tools for sleep disorders and chronic respiratory conditions. Dr. Lang has also been involved in studies aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of CPAP therapy and advanced respiratory interventions. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including The European Respiratory Journal and Sleep Medicine Reviews, and have had a substantial impact on clinical practices in pulmonary care.

• Best Pulmonologist of the Year – Güssing General Hospital, 2021

• Excellence in Sleep Medicine – Medical University of Vienna, 2018

• Outstanding Clinical Researcher – Austrian Society of Pulmonology, 2019

Dr. Heinz Lang has authored several influential papers on sleep disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary rehabilitation. His study on the effects of CPAP therapy in obstructive sleep apnea was published in The Journal of Sleep Research and remains a reference in sleep medicine. Additionally, Dr. Lang has co-authored research on integrating pulmonary rehabilitation with modern therapies in COPD treatment, which was published in The European Respiratory Journal. His work continues to guide the treatment of patients with respiratory diseases and sleep-related conditions.